Cleaning house is one of the aspects of Lent to consider, what needs to go, what to keep and what is the proper place for the priceless gifts from our Lord? From Jesus ministry we learn who he valued, what is important and what is not.
We pray you are blessed to worship with this service.
Emmanuel Lutheran, Shenandoah, Iowa. PastorKurt@Yahoo.com
EMMANUEL ANNOUNCEMENTS – March 7, 2021 The following is the normal schedule; all gatherings/events are subject to change. REMEMBER: Social Distancing at all functions will be observed. Masks (adults & children) are in the foyer for your safety and the safety of the congregation.
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TODAY, SUNDAY – MARCH 7, 2021 3rd Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship
MONDAY, MARCH 8
9:00 a.m. Quilting
6:30 p.m. Council Meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
7:00 p.m. Lenten Service in the Fellowship Hall; social distancing/on-line also
St Patrick’s Day Chicken and Noodle Fundraiser meal for South West Iowa Families Child and Families Center: People could let Katie Jensen know at church or call her at 712-209-0848 by Friday March 12th. Chicken & Noodles, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, and chocolate mint cake; $10.00 / meal: You may also order through the agency 712-542-3501 or through the online Google Doc if they plan to pick up themselves.
March 17th Steve I will deliver meals to people in Shenandoah or surrounding areas.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (Daylight Savings Time Begins) 4th Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship
3:00-7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall reserved for Clover Kids and 4-H
MONDAY, MARCH 15
6:00 p.m. Worship and Music Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. Membership committee Meeting (if needed)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day
2:00 p.m. WELCA Bible Study/Business Meeting; Hostess: Linda Wolfe
7:00 p.m. Lenten Service in the Fellowship Hall; social distancing/on-line also
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21 5th Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship
MONDAY, MARCH 22
9:00 a.m. Quilting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
2:00 p.m. WELCA Bible Study/Business Meeting; Hostess: Linda Wolfe
7:00 p.m. Lenten Service in the Fellowship Hall; social distancing/on-line also.
If you didn’t have a chance to attend the Annual Meeting, the Annual Meeting Booklets (filled with a lot of information you need to know) are on the foyer sign-up table. Be sure to pick yours up!!
OFFERING ENVELOPES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USHER’S CABINET IN
THE NARTHEX OR ON THE CONSOLE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.
The 2021 YEARBOOK is now being organized. If you have any changes: address, telephone number, no land line, cell phone number, family members, e-mail address, etc. PLEASE let the Church Office
know so they can be placed correctly in the YEARBOOK.
TODAY IS THE 1ST SUNDAY FOR THE MARCH “NOISY OFFERING”. This month the offering is designated to the Western Iowa Synod Offering which will be sent to the Igumbilo Lutheran Girls’ Secondary School in Tanzania. The collection can will be on the foyer table for the month of March.
A READER is needed for March 21. With many choosing to stay home and view our taped and live-streaming services, our list of readers has dwindled. If you are coming to in-person Church and would like to read, the sign-up sheet is on the foyer table OR contact the office 246-3287/emmlutheran@yahoo.com to find out what dates are still open for you to read. Thank You!
Serving Today:
Pastor: Kurt Hoover Organist: Steve Richardson Reader: Karla Koval Acolytes: Tyler Prokop and Lilly Wittmer
Ushers/Greeters: undesignated
March Altar Committee: Barb Peterson and Karla Koval
Pastor Kurt’s contacts: 1-515-850-7670 kurtshoover@ymail.com
FYI: The April, May and June READERS sign-up sheet is also on the foyer table for those who would like to volunteer to read a couple of lessons, a responsive reading Psalm and ½ of the Prayers of the People/Intercessory Prayers. If you can help out your Church, PLEASE consider volunteering for a Sunday or two or three!
OFFERING: Weekly Budget $ 1,934.87 Last Sunday’s Offering $ 1658.25
Budget to Date $17,413.83 Offering to Date $14,916.75
Please like us on Facebook: elcShenandoah Please share along with our webpage: emmanuel-lutheran.com
Next Sunday’s (March 14, 2021) Scriptures/Psalm:
The Story Readings Chapter 24: “No Ordinary Man”: Matthew 5-7; Mark 4-6; Luke 10;15; John 6
First Reading: Genesis 18:17-33; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22;
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:10-18; The Gospel: John 3:14-21;
PRAYER LIST/PRAYER CONCERNS
For those in the Military; For those serving overseas;
For Law Enforcement, Fire Crews and First Responders;
For those who have been quarantined due to the COVID-19 virus;
For the residents of the Care Centers;
For the nurses and employees of the Care Centers;
For Allen Holmes who has health issues;
For Neva Meek who has health issues.
In these times many are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and out of sorts.
With concern for you and yours, we offer these resources for you or
to refer a loved one to several agencies are available to help:
To reach Pastor Kurt: 1-515-850-7670; pastorkurt@yahoo.com
or Please use the resources listed below:
Vaccine Registration: Vaccine.Iowa.Gov
Hope4Iowa (844-673-4469) is a line for confidential Mental Health and disabilities connection.
Rural Issues and Agriculture (800-447-1985) 24 hour/7 days a week a counselor available.
Iowa Warm Line (844-775-9276) to get in touch with a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.
Family activities and resources are available thru www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org complete a confidential form to access family resources or request a counselor to contact you.
Call 211 and a United Way representative can connect you with assistance in your area.
Also: Southwest Iowa Families (712-542-3051) OR Southwestiowafamilies.com
Waubonsie Mental Health Center: Clarinda (712-542-2388) Shenandoah (712- 581-7900).
Addiction: Zion Recovery Services (246-4832)
Suicide Prevention (1-800-273-8255)
For updated information: Iowa Coronavirus Information or you can go to the website to schedule a test, with or without symptoms.
Iowa Coronavirus InformationDiscover the latest resources, maps, and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in your community.
Pastor Kurt Hoover
515-850-7670